Description
Discover the irresistible taste of Asian Style Ground Beef Lettuce Wraps, a delightful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights and casual gatherings alike. These wraps are packed with flavor, combining savory ground beef with fragrant ginger, garlic, and fresh vegetables, all enveloped in crisp lettuce leaves. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve a healthy meal that’s not only delicious but also customizable to suit your family’s preferences. Whether enjoyed as a main course or an appetizer, these wraps will quickly become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- ¼ cup coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- Boston Bibb lettuce leaves for wrapping
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by whisking together maple syrup, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a measuring cup. Add arrowroot powder and mix well.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until browned (about 5 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté until fragrant (1–2 minutes).
- Add diced red bell pepper and shredded carrots; cook until slightly tender (3–4 minutes).
- Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and allow to simmer until thickened (2–3 minutes). Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.
- Serve by spooning the filling into Boston Bibb lettuce leaves and garnish with sesame seeds if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 lettuce wraps (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg